Food Photography

Food and Beverage Photography at Stanwycks Studios

Food & Beverage Photography in Studio or On-Location

Food & Beverage Photography

Looking at food with the eye and looking at food through a camera lens are two different things. Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art in itself and can make all the difference to a professional commercial photography food shoot.

Food Photography Information

Food Photography Requires Skill, The Right Lighting and a Good Food Stylist

There are many "Right" things needed for a Food Photography Shoot, which... if you want your food to be photographed properly you hire professionals to create all the elements that go into this highly skilled specialty.

There are many factors that go into food photography other then the normal things like capture, lighting, image quality, backgrounds, etc. The best way to accomplish good photography is to hire a good food stylist that knows how to prepare food for the camera.

When they say they use glue as milk, it's true. The lines on a steak, the sesame seeds on a hamburger bun, the smooth surface in a pot of gumbo, the scoops of ice cream that don't melt, the egg yolks that are a beautiful golden yellow, a beverage the right color, the right ice cube, the right condensation around the glass, beer - the right amount of foam in a frosty mug. All this created just for the camera and it takes time and preparation.

Food for the camera is differnet than the food we eat...

Looking at food with the eye and looking at food through a camera lens are two different things. Preparing food for the lens is an absolute art in itself and can make all the difference to a professional commercial photography food shoot.

Food needs to look it's best for advertising and we accomplish that by having all the elements in place before photography begins. A good game plan is needed, between the client, the food stylist and the Photographer. Having a blueprint in advance means better Images on the day of the shoot.

Plating, propping, and the right ingredients make all the difference in the world to really nice images as opposed to throwing everything on the plate and taking a picture. It's the photographers job to bring out the surfaces and textures of the food through lighting and capture. The photographer has a great respect for what goes into a Food Shoot, both pre and post production.

Refrigeration and a good food prep kitchen are a must for a specialized shoot like food. We provide refrigeration and a full kitchen to prepare your dishes.

We can set up a studio on-location at your kitchen if need be. Please call us today so we can schedule a consultation to discuss your assignments needs.

Photographers can set up a studio anywhere, and shoot at your location or ours.

Need a Food Stylist?

Not a problem. We work with all kinds of support people and use the best stylist in town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Should we Shoot the Photographs?

It depends on what you want to show in your images. If you want a simple headshot we can come to you or you can come to our studio. If you want to show people where you make it all happen we will have to come to you.

How dothe images get into my web site?

We supply you with your selected images and you get them to your web designer. They will place your images where they need to go in your web site or mixed media needs - like a brochure for example.

How much will this cost my company?

We offer different pricing structures depending on what we are photographing. We offer Full day rates, half day rates and various sessions. We analyze what you need and estimate weather you need a day, 1/2 day or a session. If you work with us more than a day we offer a discount. If you have several people to photograph in the studio we also offer a discount. Call us so we can help you figure out your needs.

Some Commercial Images

About Us

Gulfport Photo - Stanwycks Photography has been shooting for more than 23 years all over the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Ocean Springs and Nationally. Give us a call today so we can discuss your project(s). Please look through our pages and hope you enjoy our images. Thank you... -Vicki Stanwycks